Thundercats are on the move...

Remember Thundercats, the animated television series and toy line from the 80's? It's this week's Toony Bin challenge. Here's my take.Also, it had one of the coolest openings of any show at that time. Check it out.

Back to School

Here's the latest Toony Bin entry for the challenge entitled "Back to School."

The 1960's

Here is my Toony Bin entry for the 1960's challenge. Just hangin' out at Woodstock.

Jurassic Sam

Did you know that Toucan Sam, the cereal mascot from Froot Loops evolved from a species that existed over 150 million years ago? I was at the museum and saw proof.

It's also my Toony Bin entry for last week.

Blues Brothers CARicature

"It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas."

Okay, I'll admit it, I don't enjoy drawing vehicles. That's why I made the latest Toony Bin subject "Wheels" to force myself to draw a car. I chose my favorite movie car of all time; the Blues Brothers' Bluesmobile.

Yeah, I know, another John Belushi caricature, but hey, I love the guy..

Toony Bin: Mr. Saturday Night

Here's my latest Toony Bin entry. The challenge was "Mr. Saturday Night". I chose to depict John Belushi, doing his samurai character from Saturday Night Live.

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day from Durkin's Dragons!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all you Dads out there, especially Daddy Durkin!

Summer vacation

The latest subject for the Toony Bin is Summer Vacation. Here's my entry.

I can't tell you how many times I've felt EXACTLY like this guy...

Wedding Day

Here is my Wedding Day entry for the Toony Bin.

At the circus.

Here's my Toony Bin entry for "At the circus"

Mad Scientist

Here's my Mad Scentist entry for the latest ToonyBin challenge.

Toony Bin entry: Secret Agent

Here's my entry for this weeks Toony Bin challenge. It's hard to be a secret agent when you're 3.5 tons.

The Toony Bin

My buddy Mike "Locoduck" Duron has started up a new art challenge blog called The Toony Bin. It's similar to Toon Weekly, which had a great run for a while last year. The blog is in its infancy right now, but be sure to check it often, you'll be in for a real treat!http://toonybin.blogspot.com/

Happy Mother's Day, From Durkin's Dragons.

Especially you, Beeka.

Chasin' my tail.

Sometimes I get to feeling like this guy.

Happy Easter 2009

Happy Easter from Durkin's Dragons.

Last gig of March 2009

Here's a few caricatures from last night. This woman was being abusive to my fellow artist Ted. She asked him what he was using to erase his pencil lines and he said simply "an eraser". She was a bit cranky in response to his obvious answer and hit him in the arm.

I wish I had a photo of his glorious bowl haircut. I had one just like it when I was five.

I drew clothes on her at the last minute.

Sketch Infectus.

Yesterday I received my copy of Sketch Infectus by Joe Bluhm. Joe is an amazing and talented artist. I first got to know him through the National Caricaturist Network, where in his first year attending, he deservedly won the award for Caricature Artist of the Year. Joe has a fearless style and incredible eye. His first book, Rejects chronicles his live caricature work. Now with Sketch Infectus, his second book, Joe shows us my favorite part of being an artist, the creative process.

Sketchbooks are a vital key to the growth of an artist. They give the artist the opportunity to draw without bounds, make mistakes and brainstorm. Most importantly, these sketches aren't done for money or fame, rather they are done simply for the joy of drawing.

While looking at my own sketchbooks, I can chart my progress as an artist. I can see the seeds of ideas and reflect on new places to explore. It gets me motivated and excited about being an artist.

The same is true for when I view other artist's sketchbooks. There is so much inspiration to be found in those lines. Joe's book is no exception. He draws everything from people, to cars, to animals and other creatures. Some of his sketches are realistically rendered, others are simple, fun doodles. All are a fascinating insight into the creative mind of a remarkable artist.

As a gift for pre-ordering the book, I got a free sketch ripped directly from one of Joe's sketchbooks. I know they were picked and inserted randomly, but I was pleased when I found this sketch packaged with my book.

Three words: Julia Louis Dreyfus. My all-time favorite Hollywood crush. Thanks Joe!

Tropical gig: March 2008

Here's a few from my most recent gig, which had a tropical theme.


Ashton was very proud of his "tattoos".

While uploading these pics, I found some other caricatures from past gigs. I'll post those soon.